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Alpaca Blend Viscose Twill Fabric

Twill weave fabric combining viscose staple with mainly alpaca fine hair, not combed, for upscale coats. Under HTS 5515.99.1010 as other woven synthetic staple mixed with fine animal hair. Exceeds printcloth specs with higher weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+37.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%—12%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.99Same rate: 49.5%

If not mixed with wool or fine animal hair

Pure synthetic staple or other mixes fall under the broader 5515.99.00 residual.

6001.10Lower: 21.5% vs 49.5%

If pile construction or looped

Pile/terry-knits of synthetic staple go to Chapter 60.

5209.59.00Lower: 45.9% vs 49.5%

If predominantly cotton with minor viscose/wool

Cotton-dominant staple weaves classify in Chapter 52.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify alpaca as 'fine animal hair' via origin docs; blends often scrutinized for illegal suri vs huacaya

• Weigh samples to confirm >170g/m² avoiding lighter sheeting classification